When her dad’s gone, Emma moves to a new academy for a fresh start, but the town’s BIG FOUR, Rowan, August, Liam and Karl, rule everything. Each dangerous, magnetic, and unpredictable, they pull her into their dark world. But the real danger isn’t them—it’s the secret deal that ties her to a deadly game she was never meant to play.
“Just thinking back over the last year. Hell, the last two and a half years,” I answer as we cross the room to take our seats around the table. I slip my hand into Liam’s and squeeze as we sit, grinning at how much he welcomes my touch. He’s still the only one doing all…
I duck low and tuck myself behind a door, aiming for the legs of one of the shooters. He goes down first before the guys take out the rest of our opposition. I hear a grunt, and a body hits the floor near me. “Fuck,” Elias shouts, and I see him clutch his chest. I…
Samantha’s cries cease as she scrambles to find air. Her hands fly up, desperately trying to pry away the thin piece of metal cutting into her throat. “You can call me karma, bitch, because I always come back swinging,” I growl at her choked cries, but I refuse to let up until I know she’s…
“My forever girl,” I breathe, pain lancing my chest that I so quickly have to keep a promise I made the night I told her I’d sacrifice myself for them without hesitation. I just wanted more time. “Where he always belonged, you grubby man-stealing whore. He’s where he should be,” Samantha shouts over me. The…
I hear orders being given before feet sound against the floor. “What the fuck is going on?” August hisses. “The backup lights should’ve kicked in by now.” “Wait,” I exclaim, grabbing Emma’s arm. “You can’t just rush the room, and you know that.” Emma whirls around, peering into my eyes, and the anguish seeping from…
“Ouch,” I hiss, rubbing the spot on my arm where Emma pinched me. “Karl!” Laughing, I reply, “What? Too soon?” Earning me another pinch. Then I grab her waist, scooping her up and pushing her against the wall. My dick is out and slamming inside her before she takes a full breath. This time, when…
We all grunt in agreement, then focus on finishing up so we can head back home to where our heart beats. We’re in the car on our way home when Liam exclaims, “Turn to the satellite news station. There’s an update on the search for Baker.” “The remains of Senator Matthew Baker and his wife…
“I’m so glad to see you happy, Emma. You deserve it in spades. I’m only sorry that it was at a great cost to you.” Guliana flicks a switch before opening the folder on her desk. I see the checklist we’ve been reviewing for the reception-every detail down to the napkin rings. “Did we miss…
“Already sent to your phones,” August’s dad replies. His unusually curt tone causes my gaze to narrow. Rage. Each Council member’s face is set in a stony mask. Their false calm would be convincing if I didn’t know the signs. “I don’t think it needs to be said, but I want this problem dealt with…
“In through your nose, Angel,” Karl coaxes, counting with her. The look she’s giving him-all of us is priceless. “I’m going to pretend I don’t want to castrate you all for this p-” Emma’s words cut off, and her face twists in anguish. Our daughter, Zoey, and our son, Aidan, are resting skin-to-skin on their…